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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2012
Page
1
Britain will rename the famous Clock Tower of Parliament to Elizabeth Tower honoring Queen Elizabeth II after a lawmakers' campaign. The 315 foot tower, long called Big Ben, will adopt the new official name.
A police report notes multiple copper thefts and a shooting spree causing property damage. Authorities chase suspects in a home invasion case with no arrests yet. An opinion piece argues Sandusky faces controversy over past actions.
Indiana Pacers general manager David Morway resigned on Tuesday and reports say Larry Bird is also planning to depart the franchise. Morway, hired in 1999 and GM since 2008, leaves amid speculation Bird might follow after direct-knowledge sources cited by the Indianapolis Star.
The Supreme Court ban on mandatory life terms for juveniles gives more than 2,000 inmates hope for resentencing. States can reassess sentences focusing on age, background, and rehabilitation. Henry Hill, 16 at a park killing in Saginaw County, was sentenced to life without parole for aiding and abetting murder. He has spent 32 years in prison.
The New Mexico Chile Advertising Act makes it unlawful to label chile as New Mexico grown unless it is farmed in the state. Vendors including grocers restaurants convenience stores farmers markets and roadside stands face infringement penalties. Hatch farmer Jimmy Lytle welcomed the rule hoping it boosts the local chile industry.
The New Mexico Canvassing Board ordered automatic recounts in two state Senate races where leaders trailed by nine votes. Recount set for July 5 with certification July 9. one race covers Senate District 32 in Chaves Eddy and Otero counties, the other Democratic contest in Senate District 30. Clemente Sanchez leads in western New Mexico contest.
The Leadership Roswell Alumni Association held its 15th annual awards banquet at the New Mexico Military Institute recognizing community leaders. Phelps White III, a U.S. Army veteran, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for longtime service improving Chaves County. White has been active in numerous community efforts.
Americans face a fourth straight monthly dip in the Conference Board index, sliding from 64.4 in May to 62 in June as concerns over jobs and the economy outweigh relief from gas prices and housing gains. Hiring slowed from March through May, and unemployment claims rose, signaling a cautious outlook despite stock-market volatility.
The Little Bear wildfire scorched 44000 acres and destroyed 254 structures near Ruidoso NM while staying three miles from the town's northern neighborhoods. Officials say extensive coverage deterred visitors, with disaster-related fears cutting into bookings for local lodging like Story Book Cabins.
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